For those who wish to participate and have a more active role in helping to re-shape Massage Therapy and bodywork Education; this is your opportunity to let your voice be heard. The Alliance offers numerous ways for you to be a part of re-shaping massage and bodywork education by taking an active part in creating a culture of excellence:
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- Apply to sit on the Board of Directors
- Apply to sit on the Leadership Development Committee
- Join a Committee or serve as Committee Chair
United, we can all make a difference. United, we have a strong voice and united, is how we will create a culture of excellence in Massage Therapy Education together!
Who Can Serve?
The Board of Directors is the Alliance’s policy making body. According to the Bylaws, the BOD shall be comprised of no less than seven and no more than ten voting members, with:
- One Director, who shall be from the School Member category;
- One Director, who shall be from the Teacher Member category;
- One Director, who shall be from the Continuing Education (CE) Member category; and
- Four to Seven other Directors, who may be from the School, Teacher, CE Provider, Allied, or Supporter Member category.
There shall be no more than one Director serving at any time representing the same School, CE Provider, or Allied Member. Board members are elected for a three-year term and can serve consecutive terms. Meet your board of directors here.
The Leadership Development Committee is comprised of 5 members elected by the membership. The LDC works to cultivate and recruit committee members and serves as the nomination committee by recruiting, interviewing, and recommending a slate of candidates to serve as Board Members.
To view a complete list of committees and descriptions, visit the AFMTE Committee page.
Even a small dedication of your time can be invaluable to the Alliance membership.